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One Way Solutions
Indigenous Corporation
(ICN 8755)
One Way Solutions
Indigenous Corporation
(ICN 8755)
One Way Solutions Indigenous Corporation (OWSIC) is a not for profit community based organisation which provides services relating to: education, training, employment and small business support to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people who live in the Torres Strait Islands, Northern Peninsula Area and the Cairns region.
We are incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
Deliver quality education and employment services that will support and assist school retention; access to training and skill development; and local employment in meaningful work.
Form partnerships that will support our mission and that will help create and support local opportunities for economic development.
Our Goals are underpinned by cultural engagement with, and by all, stakeholders so that language and cultural differences are supported and contribute to improving outcomes.
We provide non-accredited training specialising in LLN and Workplace Practice which is tailored to the needs of clients. We develop work readiness and employability skills of participants to prepare them for the work environment
We have a history of success over more than 12 years in training and preparing people for work
We assist employers to fill job vacancies and those without jobs to find work.Â
We have effective working relationships with employers to understand job roles, qualifications, current and future projects in the region
 Crucial to our success is having in depth knowledge of the existing skills and qualifications of local people and an understanding of where their aspirations lie
We provide workplace support for employers and employees to improve job sustainability. We know that one-on-one mentoring improves confidence, skill level and attendance of employees
 We know that having cultural knowledge, including ability to communicate in local language, is important in helping both employers and employees resolve issues when they arise
We help people in jobs to navigate the vocational training environment including enrolment in apprenticeships and traineeships
 We also provide ongoing mentoring to ensure they remain engaged and supported to course completion and attainment of qualifications
Our values form the foundation to achieving our goals and carrying out activities. They are reflected through OWSIC’s Rulebook and are the responsibility of, and implemented through, the work of our board of directors.
We show respect to our clients, our stakeholders and each other and we expect our stakeholders to demonstrate these values when providing services to our people.
We practise unwavering care and compassion when undertaking activities to ensure there are long-term positive outcomes and benefits for our people.
We endeavour to build the capacity of our people and to ensure that services are accessible, affordable and viable to our communities.
We acknowledge the different languages and the depth of cultural diversity that exists in the region and their importance to our people and we will deliver services in accordance with cultural protocols.
We will be honest, transparent and accountable in the delivery of our services and we endeavour to base all our relationships on trust.
Director
David is a Torres Strait Islander man from Thursday Island. He is a small business owner and local entrepreneur. He is a trainer, skilled mentor and facilitator. He has developed extensive local networks and partnerships and is passionate about jobs and opportunities for local people. He is a leader, training and employment broker and is results-driven.
Director
Jeffrey Aniba is a Torres Strait Islander. He is one of the Directors for OWSIC and the current chairperson for Northern Peninsula Area Ngurpai Ikama Ikya Education Council Inc. His passion is to empower people to make better choices in life whether in Education, Training and Employment.
DirectorÂ
Lyn is a small business owner with more than 20 years’ national experience working in Indigenous affairs. She has a strong knowledge of Indigenous corporate governance and administration. Lyn is outcomes focussed, with expertise in business support, grant writing, program development, delivery and coordination.
